Sketching

Sketching forms the basis of most representational artwork, but the concept has traditionally been overlooked in miniatures. What can we gain form learning to sketch on our miniatures? Turns out a lot! Here are an ever expanding series of articles related to sketching.

I have received many requests to write an article on the method I have been using to paint gaming armies. However, as I sat down to write this article, I felt strongly that my readers would benefit from viewing the big picture first. The sketch style method I’ve developed for painting armies is only…

In today’s tutorial I describe a approach to painting that I’ve been championing as part of Contrast Miniatures first year: Sketching in Value. Using this technique you can paint expressive gaming miniatures quickly and effectively, or use the technique to plan out your contrast to ensure a more dramatic result. Enjoy the article! What is…

Many years ago I bought a limited edition copy of the Two Towers. I liked the movie but mostly I wanted the poly resin statue of Gollum that came with the box set. Even through the thick Chinese pre-paint I could see the beautiful sculpting of the WETA studio. I told myself I would repaint…

Hello to all the brave painters out there! I had the great pleasure to teach a two day workshop in wonderful San Francisco and wanted to share some impressions from the weekend. The topic of the class was sketching, contrast, and the art miniatures. Students came away with a working knowledge of the sketch style…